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How to Make a Tuxedo Pillow: Video Series

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Learn how to make a tuxedo pillow from an expert with tips and techniques on sewing in this free how-to video series on making the tuxedo pillow.

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  1. Get an introduction to what the tuxedo pillow is and how to make one in this free how-to video on making the tuxedo pillow.

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  2. Learn how to start the pillow with expert tips and advice on tuxedo pillow making in this free how-to video on making the tuxedo pillow.

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  3. Learn how to select fabrics with expert tips and advice on tuxedo pillow making in this free how-to video on making the tuxedo pillow.

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  4. Learn how to pin the fabric together with expert tips and advice on tuxedo pillow making in this free how-to video on making the tuxedo pillow.

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  5. Learn about sewing machine needles with expert tips and advice on tuxedo pillow making in this free how-to video on making the tuxedo pillow.

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  6. Learn how to iron the fabric with expert tips and advice on tuxedo pillow making in this free how-to video on making the tuxedo pillow.

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  7. Learn about batting with expert tips and advice on tuxedo pillow making in this free how-to video on making the tuxedo pillow.

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  8. Learn how to turn the fabric inside out with expert tips and advice on tuxedo pillow making in this free how-to video on making the tuxedo pillow.

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  9. Learn how to add batting with expert tips and advice on tuxedo pillow making in this free how-to video on making the tuxedo pillow.

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  10. Learn how to finish the pillow with a ribbon with expert tips and advice on tuxedo pillow making in this free how-to video on making the tuxedo pillow.

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Sewing is an ancient craft that still has remarkable relevance in today's modern world. The art of stitching and assembling pieces of fabric together, either by hand or with the use of a modern sewing machine, is still a valuable skill: it is the backbone of the textile industry; it comes in handy for clothing repair; fashion and design find it indispensable; and homemade clothing wouldn’t exist without it. Whether you use a sewing machine or a needle and thread, the techniques involved in constructing a well-fitting garment are very specific and involved. Becoming skilled at the craft is a lifelong pursuit.

In this free video series, our expert Terri Turco will show you how to make a tuxedo pillow. She will show you how to select fabric, pin the fabric together, and sew it together. She will also teach you how to select a needle, tell you all about batting or stuffing, and teach you how to iron the fabric. Finally she will show yo how to finish the pillow with a decorative ribbon.

 
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Terri Turco Terri Turco is a clothing designer, interior decorator, consummate baker, and lifestyle diva. Terri has made numerous TV appearance's, and she recently starred in her own Lifestyle Pilot for the TV Guide Channel.dkdk

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